Hello Doctor, why do some people get sick during periods? My friend even gets admitted to the hospital and is put on drip. She vomits […]
Tag: Health
Hello Doctor. What can one do to boost their immunity- Ndagire
Dear Ndagire Defence Proteins Proteins as antibodies helps the body to defend against infections. Many proteins are involved in defense mechanism against invasion of foreign […]
Managing period poverty and menstrual hygiene in Uganda
By Beatrice Nakibuuka For millions of girls and women across Uganda, menstruation is not simply a monthly biological process. It is shaped by poverty, stigma, […]
What if this year is not about doing more, but becoming better?
By Dickson Tumuramye Every new year comes with noise. Planners sell out, club and association memberships surge, and timelines overflow with bold declarations of what […]
Overweight or obesity in children
Hello Doctor, how can one prevent and manage overweight or obesity in children? Merina Dear Merina Obesity is an important public health issue. In Uganda, […]
Hello Doctor, I am pregnant for the first time but my feet are swollen. What causes this and will it reduce? Debra
Dear DebraUnless well understood, the physiological adaptations of normal pregnancy may be misinterpreted as disease.During pregnancy, there are progressive anatomical, physiological, and biochemical changes as […]
Listening to your hair: What your scalp, edges and breakage mean
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda and across Africa, hair is never just hair. It is culture, identity, beauty, confidence, and, for many women and men, […]
Sinuses: The hidden burden behind persistent colds
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda, many people often dismiss a stuffy or runny nose as a simple cold. Some rush to the pharmacy for antibiotics, […]
2. Hello doctor, what really causes fibroids? —Edinah
Explanation OriginThe exact cause of fibroids remains unknown. The initial trigger that causes abnormal and excessive growth of the uterine muscle cells has not been […]
Hello doctor, why is it that when someone takes certain herbal medicines like aloe vera and black seed, they develop a running stomach?—Manzi
According to Aiya Catherine Lalam, a pharmacist with the Uganda National Drug Authority, “Aloe vera contains a laxative compound known as aloin, which can irritate […]